2017 catchup - October

Here is the last of my catch up posts!
I will get November posts up in the next few days and then hopefully weekly again!

Even though I like the ease of Instagram, I have missed blogging.

October
The first 2 weeks of October saw a MUCH NEEDED VACATION.  I didn't make any big plans, just relaxing time and a few short trips.  The one thing we did plan was to back to Quebec City for Thanksgiving.

The first thing on the list for October was to get the buttons on Santa's Village.
It is now FINALLY DONE!

Leaves got some much needed love this month as I push to finish this year.
Progress during the month:
October 15:

October 30th

The biggest thing in October wasn't actually stitching related.
I officially graduated from University with an Honours Bachelors of Commerce from Laurentian University.  Blair, our mom's and I traveled the 6 hrs to attend.  Long drive but totally worth it!
So with that... the education portion of my accounting designation is now done.  Just have to sit down and make sure I have all the professional experience and get that paperwork done... just have to find some time!

2017 catchup - August and September

I'm getting caught up!
Just a few more and then we will be up to date.
Which I really want... as I have a surprise to share!

August
I had a tiny start and finish in the fist few days of August.  My friend Shanna had mentioned she wanted this a while ago, and thought her and Mike's new move to the big City of Toronto (and a new job for her) was the perfect time.
I love this... and hope to stitch it for myself :)

Leaves was of course worked on - it is time to finish this!

Tapestry was also given a tiny bit of love - I'm having issues keeping focused on this one.

September

Leaves Leaves Leaves!  On labour day weekend I was invited to stitch with Kathy and a few other stitching friends.  Even though I brought other projects, I stayed focused on my leaves.

During that time, I realized I really needed to get a finish on Santa's Village as well... this one needed to get out of my WIP pile.  I finished the last of the stitching on the last village.... now just to get those buttons on!

2017 catchup - June and July

Can you believe we are in November already!  I sure can't.
Seriously!  Where has this year gone!

In preparation to blog more in 2018, here is a re-cap of what I've been up to. 
Doing in parts to not totally bore you all!

June
Reflections of Canada got some more love in early June, and saw a FINISH on June 4th

Santa's Village was pulled out of storage for some stitching but not much... I truly had a hard time staying with this one.

The last project that got some attention in June was Touching The Autumn Sky.

July
July was a crazy month for me with studying for 2 University Exams.  Even though they were 1/2 credit courses, that didn't mean the study time decreased.

Cirque des Coeur saw some attention       

 

 

As well as my leaves.

 

I also saw something new and shinny in July... A NEW CAR!  We finally became a 2 person household which was much needed with Blair commuting for work.
Meet my 2017 Kia Soul in Wild Orange.

So behind... but a finish!

I am so bad at keeping my blog up!
I have no idea why...
If only Instagram would post directly... then I would keep up much better

Anyway, I had a happy dance tonight and thought I would share
This is Santas Sleighworks... #9 out of 12 of the Santa's Village series






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2017 Week 10 - being knotty

Life has been a little crazy these past few weeks... and it will only be getting busier

This week started with me working on Santa's Village - the last project that needed love besides my BAP that isn't in my rotation.
I only worked on it until the 8th though, as I got VERY distracted
Here is where I ended off

 

Now for what I was distracted by:





 

Yep... I signed up and as soon as I saw Tulip Garden (part 1) I immediately had to pick colours.

While I was looking for something on Pinterest, I came across some design seeds.  This made me go to the site and search for tulips.  After seeing this, I knew I found my inspiration:

 

With some help from the wonderful Tracy herself, I had the colours I needed and the concept I wanted down.  I immediately started it, thinking that having the path outlines done before retreat, and I could work on it at retreat.  Path ways done!

 

 

 

Catch up

I knew I haven't blogged in a while, but since the beginning of May! Crazy

Work and my Uni course are keeping busy for sure.

Here is a picture summary of what I've been stitching

I started Begin Row from Bent creek around the 8th of May...



And I finished Begin Row around May 29th


I really enjoyed this one!

I finally got around to stitching one of the Just Nan critters



I found an almost finished ornament and finished it



I've also worked on my Seba Cubes, cirque des Coeur, and Santa's Village










I also have one new start. On July 1st I started Reflections of Canada (Ink Circles)


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And then there was 7

It's been over a month since I posted last... Again
I was having issues with the app I use on my iPad. But in the past few weeks, I honestly forgot or didn't feel like it. I seem to be posting to Instagram (@bbrown426) more then anything.
Hopefully I can start to keep up!

I am not going to show comparatives, but just update on my 7 current WIP's (in no particular order)

Autumn Leaves (Cross Stitch Collection) - currently on page 11 of 25






Bees Knees from Ink Circles






Santa's Village from Country Cottage Needleworks - 4/12 houses done






Fortunate Traveller from Teresa Wentzler






Witches Wheel from Glendon Place - just need to do the beads. I have decided to pull these ones out and switch to petites.






Twelve days of Christmas whimzies from Just Nan - really need to get back to these!






A Good Marriage from Lizzie Kate - started in August to celebrate my 10th... As you can see I didn't get far on it.







This one isn't included on the 7 since it's a small. This is bluebird tweet from Just Nan. I have purchased all of the little critters, and really need to get working on them!





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Update and a finish

April is normally a crazy month for me. This year seemed a little easier, until a cold decided to invade my body.

I've been trying to stitch when I can, but haven't really settled on a particular WIP.

This week I decided to give my Santa's Village some love, and managed to finish the post office tonight.





I now have 3 of the 12 done




Since I last posted I have also given some love to:

Fortunate Traveller




and Bees Knees. The border is complete.



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Update + IHSW August 2014

It's been a while since I have done a real update
I have attempted the weekly theme rotation, but not having much luck with it

Up until Aug 2nd I was giving Celtic Banner lots of love. Here is where it sat before it went back in the WIP basket



Next I gave some love to another WIP that hasn't seen the light of day for awhile, Autumn Leaves. I managed to get a page done. Just one more and I will be fully across the top.



Next up I pulled out my Santa's Village and started the post office
Here is where I was before switching again on Friday

Next WIP I worked on, which happened to be over IHSW, was Ink Circles Baroque. I managed to get the first motif done.



My next CGA exam is September 4th.
I think I will keep working away at baroque when I have some stitching time. It's easy to leave out and only has one thread colour :)

Hope you all have had a great weekend!

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Wipocolypse March 2014

This month I have worked on Rosetta, sampler Gameboard, Santa's Village, Jingles, Autumn Leaves, and Halloween town

Here are some progress pics :)




















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